Soe Nay Oo, a former imam in Myanmar who had fled to Thailand after the 2021 coup, is mourning the loss of around 170 loved ones in the recent earthquake that struck Sagaing. Most of them died in collapsed mosques while praying during Ramadan. The death toll in the earthquake, which also affected Mandalay, is over 2,700 and expected to rise. Soe Nay Oo recounts the loss of close relatives, friends, and community members, including a respected businessman and the principal of a local school. He describes the devastating impact on the Muslim community and the efforts to recover bodies from the rubble. The tragedy during Ramadan has left him devastated, but he believes the departed will be remembered as martyrs. The community is struggling to cope with the aftermath and the ongoing conflict with the military junta adds to the challenges they face.
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Could inhaling this unique air be the key to healing certain health issues?
A beekeeper in Turkey, Huseyin Ceylan, offers a unique treatment called apitherapy, where guests inhale air from beehives to aid recovery from ailments like allergies and migraines. Visitors stay in cabins near his bee farm for several days, engaging in sessions that involve breathing from different hives. Although not officially recognized by the government, the therapy is practiced widely in Turkey and abroad, with Ceylan advocating for its acceptance in the medical community. Full Article
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